Foursquare is releasing an audio-only virtual assistant platform called Marsbot for AirPods that will play snippets into your earbuds based on your location and let you record your own for others to hear.
The idea is to add an audio guide to wherever you happen to be. If you walk in front of a restaurant, you might hear Marsbot recommend the daily special, as described by the chef, or you might reach a scenic view on a trail and hear congratulations from someone who was there earlier.
What is Marsbot for AirPods?
Marsbot for AirPods acts as a kind of invisible tour guide, only piping up when you walk into precise locations. When you have your earbuds in and the app running in the background, Marsbot will share information about a business, local art, or anything else put on the platform. When stepping into the right spot, the app will share some audio tied to that location. It could be spoken by the artificial voice of Marsbot or by a user who recorded something to play for others who go by.